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Germany Schengen Visa Trends
Germany’s Schengen visa refusal rate was 13.8% in 2024, up from 7.5% in 2010. Over 13 years of data, 1,512,675 applications were processed in the most recent year.
Verified from European Commission · 2010–2024 historical data
2024 Refusal Rate
13.8%
7.5%
2010 Rate
13
Years of Data
↑ 6.3pp
Change (2010–2024)
Year-over-Year Statistics
| Year | Applications | Issued | Refused | Refusal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,730,875 | 1,602,513 | 129,242 | 7.5% |
| 2013 | 2,062,979 | 1,851,577 | 162,241 | 8.1% |
| 2014 | 2,061,137 | 1,901,612 | 118,084 | 5.8% |
| 2015 | 2,022,870 | 1,872,322 | 114,118 | 5.7% |
| 2016 | 2,004,235 | 1,853,655 | 122,370 | 6.2% |
| 2017 | 2,049,055 | 1,857,770 | 156,393 | 7.8% |
| 2018 | 2,056,296 | 1,838,775 | 186,699 | 9.2% |
| 2019 | 2,171,309 | 1,916,408 | 213,306 | 10.0% |
| 2020 | 411,826 | 343,511 | 58,245 | 14.5% |
| 2021 | 346,284 | 267,757 | 53,987 | 16.8% |
| 2022 | 1,043,297 | 817,307 | 167,517 | 17.0% |
| 2023 | 1,459,560 | 1,233,561 | 208,155 | 14.4% |
| 2024 | 1,512,675 | 1,291,988 | 206,733 | 13.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Germany’s Schengen visa refusal rate trend?
Germany’s Schengen visa refusal rate was 13.8% in 2024, up from 7.5% in 2010. Over 13 years of data, 1,512,675 applications were processed in the most recent year.
How has Germany’s Schengen visa volume changed over time?
In 2010, Germany processed 1,730,875 applications. By 2024, this decreased to 1,512,675 applications.
Source: WaitVisa.com — European Commission